The Kids Aren’t Alright:
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The babies were born without brains and no one knew why.
Between 2010 and 2014, dozens of infants in three central Washington counties died of …
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Ford announces write-in sheriff campaign
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Despite a defeat in last month’s primary election, Terry Ford is hoping the second time might be the charm.
The sheriff’s candidate announced this week …
Environmental groups seek a stop to wolf killings
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Five environmental groups are joining forces to seek a halt to federally managed wolf killings.
Idaho-based Western Watersheds Project, along with four allies, is asking …
Idaho ordered to pay $250k in legal fees for ‘ag-gag’ case
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It turns out Idaho isn’t finished paying for the ag-gag bill struck down as unconstitutional last year.
The state is on the line for nearly …
From refugee to Idaho farmer:
By Jen Heller
Reader Contributor
It was the wet and muddy spring of 2011. En route to an agricultural internship in Sandpoint, I stopped over in Boise for a few …
Idaho replaces 420 mile marker with 419.9 to thwart stoner theft
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Stoners, your days are over for decorating your walls with 420 mile marker signs.
Idaho transportation officials said the iconic mile marker sign has now …
Kansas Has the Red State Blues; Will Idaho Catch It?
By Nick Gier
Reader Columnist
“Kansas’ tax cut was among the worst tax policy decisions of all time.”
—Forbes (July 2, 2015)
The GOP presidential candidates are bringing out the …
Beer has a $1.2 billion economic impact on Idaho
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The results are in: not only is beer fun to drink, it has made a “hopping” impression on Idaho’s economy (sorry, I couldn’t resist).
According …
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